ACPL Safety Training ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID June 2013

Learning Objectives By the end of this training session, you will be able to: 1. Locate information on illness, injuries and first aid in the Emergency Response Manual 2. Make a judgment about when to administer first aid, and when to call for help 3. Recall two steps to take when a staff member is injured 4. List items that should and should not be in an ACPL first aid kit 5. Call the correct phone number in case of emergency 6. Tell four requirements for being a First Responder at ACPL

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID Emergency Response Manual

Minor Injuries Information on illness, injury and first aid can be found in Category 1 of the Emergency Response ManualEmergency Response Manual

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID Minor Injuries

Assess the extent of the injury Treat minor injuries

Minor Injuries Treat injuryWorkman’s Comp form

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID First Aid Kits: Do’s and Don’t’s

Up-to-date Inspect once a month

First Aid Kits: Do’s and Don’t’s

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID Serious Injuries

Serious Injuries & Illnesses Main Library: Call 3333 Branches & DiSalle: Call 911

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID What care may I provide?

The “Good Samaritan” should only provide the very basic level of care.

What care may I provide? Only provide the basic care to the level at which you have been trained.

What care may I provide? An untrained “Good Samaritan” should not attempt these techniques.

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID When Helping Causes Problems

Do not administer medications or fluids.

When Helping Causes Problems Assist only

When Helping Causes Problems We do NOT administer medication directly.

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID First Responders

Who can be a “First Responder?”

First Responders Anyone who is currently certified in Basic First Aid/CPR or higher and meets the below criteria: Has received approval through their agency senior manager. Has been offered/received an up to date series of Hepatitis B vaccinations (Paid by the library). Has received or will receive paid “Blood Borne Pathogen” training through the library. Has received or will receive paid Basic First Aid/CPR/AED training through the library. Who can be a “First Responder?”

ILLNESS/INJURY/FIRST AID Common Questions

Q: Do people such as those with informal training such as a Boy Scout have permission to treat those who are injured? A: No, only those who are currently certified should offer any first aid care.

Common Questions Q: If no family member is around to provide needed medication, what should staff do? A: Get 911 involved at this point. It is best not to get involved in a medication situation. EMS should arrive quickly and will be able to make those decisions.

Common Questions Q: Do all of our security staff have first aid training? A: Yes, Security staff do have the training or will be receiving the training. If a staff member is interested in getting first aid training they should first talk to their manager and the manager will contact HR and the security manager.

QUESTIONS? Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library. For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or

To finish your safety training, please complete the quiz in the narrated presentation.